Tanabe NF210 + Tokico vs. TRD springs and shocks - Toyota Yaris Forums

fmicle · 11-06-2009, 06:08 PM

The next mod on my list is the suspension. Since this is my daily driver and family car on weekends/occasions, I don't want to go crazy.

Right now I am looking at the following setups:
1. TRD lowering springs and shocks - I like the idea of having the same drop front and back.
2. Tanabe NF210 springs and Tokico shocks - I like the idea of saving $100 over the TRD setup.

I would like to use the collective Yaris World brain to get some feedback on 1 vs. 2, pro's, con's, any useful data points that would help me with my decision. I'm looking for improved handling and stability while maintaining as much riding comfort as possible.

The TRD shocks are about $100 more expensive than the Tokico's. Are they any better? Is the price difference justified? Better quality, longer life?

XYaris · 11-06-2009, 08:53 PM

Word on the street is that the Blues are valved at least as if not more aggressively than the trd's. I have the trd springs and I'm planning on adding the Blues soon. I've only read good things on here about both but I'm gonna save myself 100 bucks and support a vendor that is super helpful. Thanks garm.

scape · 11-06-2009, 10:54 PM

do you ever plan on changing the springs out later for higher rated springs?

fmicle · 11-07-2009, 03:51 AM

So is the cross combo TRD springs + Tokico shocks the best?

I don't know much about spring rates, I just don't want too much drop; I want to be able to clear my driveway safely

scape · 11-07-2009, 10:03 AM

i think the NF's have more of a mild drop than TRD
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1652

cali yaris · 11-07-2009, 10:43 AM

the reason aftermarket springs show a slightly milder drop in front is because the stance of the car looks great when it's level and even. A stock Yaris has a bit of a rake to the front. This is an aesthetic choice (it can also be a performance decision for racers).

The NF's do have less of a drop than the TRD's. To match the TRD's and save money, consider the Progress springs also, which are every bit as good.

fmicle · 11-08-2009, 01:57 AM

Do you carry the Progress Garm? I'm coming down to LA next Saturday. I'm planning to drop by your store and I'm bringing the credit card

Is your store open on Saturday? Are you going to be there?

I just checked your online store, you got quite a few to choose from, so I won't leave your store empty handed, no matter what

ezhacker1 · 11-08-2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmicle

So is the cross combo TRD springs + Tokico shocks the best?

I don't know much about spring rates, I just don't want too much drop; I want to be able to clear my driveway safely

one wheel at a time is how i do i do it, and very carefully and im only on nf210s. I scratched the bottom front when it was oem springs backing out not too carefully. I actually want to drop the front a bit more, to match the gap in the back.

seanele · 11-19-2009, 03:42 PM

dunno about you guys,
but the look from the side of the car between TRD and NF210 is not much different.

the only different actually is this,
if you buy the suspension from vendor in this forum..you'll get all the attention from the people here,
like tips, suggestions and all that

..mostly for free.
but
if you buy from Toyota dealer, i dunno man..
the attention may involved some dollar sign..

11-06-2009, 06:08 PM	#1
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	Tanabe NF210 + Tokico vs. TRD springs and shocks The next mod on my list is the suspension. Since this is my daily driver and family car on weekends/occasions, I don't want to go crazy. Right now I am looking at the following setups: 1. TRD lowering springs and shocks - I like the idea of having the same drop front and back. 2. Tanabe NF210 springs and Tokico shocks - I like the idea of saving $100 over the TRD setup. I would like to use the collective Yaris World brain to get some feedback on 1 vs. 2, pro's, con's, any useful data points that would help me with my decision. I'm looking for improved handling and stability while maintaining as much riding comfort as possible. The TRD shocks are about $100 more expensive than the Tokico's. Are they any better? Is the price difference justified? Better quality, longer life?

11-07-2009, 10:43 AM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	the reason aftermarket springs show a slightly milder drop in front is because the stance of the car looks great when it's level and even. A stock Yaris has a bit of a rake to the front. This is an aesthetic choice (it can also be a performance decision for racers). The NF's do have less of a drop than the TRD's. To match the TRD's and save money, consider the Progress springs also, which are every bit as good. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-19-2009, 03:42 PM	#9
seanele View User's Garage Drives: '07 Blazing Blue LB, '09 Jetta Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 413	dunno about you guys, but the look from the side of the car between TRD and NF210 is not much different. the only different actually is this, if you buy the suspension from vendor in this forum..you'll get all the attention from the people here, like tips, suggestions and all that..mostly for free. but if you buy from Toyota dealer, i dunno man.. the attention may involved some dollar sign.. __________________ current: '07 Yaris LB - '09 VW Jetta ex: '06 Beetle S(19x8.5 Audi A8) - MK4 GLi BMP(18x8 OZ, K04) - '03 GTi(17x7.5 Ronal, APR93) - '01 GLS - '88 GTi - '86 GTi - '83 GTi

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
TRD Springs Shocks and Sway Bars IN STOCK	Sparks Toyota-TRD	Sparks Toyota	0	03-12-2009 09:54 AM
Newbie needs help with springs and shocks	xray scatter	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	6	12-21-2008 12:39 PM
TRD shocks with tein or trd springs?	UKblackyari	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	16	12-20-2008 12:20 AM
Tein S.Tech, TRD shocks, Tanabe strut bar review	Kaotic Lazagna	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	0	04-16-2007 12:41 AM
TRD lowering springs' and/or shocks' Ride Quality??	static808	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	28	08-29-2006 12:42 PM

11-06-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
XYaris Drives: '09 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 152	Word on the street is that the Blues are valved at least as if not more aggressively than the trd's. I have the trd springs and I'm planning on adding the Blues soon. I've only read good things on here about both but I'm gonna save myself 100 bucks and support a vendor that is super helpful. Thanks garm.

11-06-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	do you ever plan on changing the springs out later for higher rated springs?

11-07-2009, 03:51 AM	#4
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	So is the cross combo TRD springs + Tokico shocks the best? I don't know much about spring rates, I just don't want too much drop; I want to be able to clear my driveway safely

11-07-2009, 10:03 AM	#5
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	i think the NF's have more of a mild drop than TRD http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1652

11-08-2009, 01:57 AM	#7
fmicle Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 685	Do you carry the Progress Garm? I'm coming down to LA next Saturday. I'm planning to drop by your store and I'm bringing the credit card Is your store open on Saturday? Are you going to be there? I just checked your online store, you got quite a few to choose from, so I won't leave your store empty handed, no matter what